Definitive Technology Mythos STS User manual

Mythos STS

Mythos

STS

SuperTower®

Loudspeaker

with

Built-In

Powered

Subwoofer

Owner's

Manual

Thank

You

Thank

you

for

choosing

the

Definitive

Technology

Mythos

STS

SuperTower

Loudspeaker

System.

The

Mythos

STS

unique

speaker

which

includes

abuilt-in

powered

subwoofer

system

with

high-power

digital

amplifier.

This

extraordinary speaker

truly

revolutionize

the

state-of-the-art

music

and

home

theater loudspeaker technology

and

performance.

You

chose

wisely.

Our

engineers

have

spent

many

years

developing

this

product.

order

ensure

that

you

experience

the

finest

performance

possible,

encourage

you

take

moment

fully

read

this

owner's

manual

and

familiarize yourself

with

the

proper installation

and

set

-up

procedures

for

your

Mythos

STS

speakers.

Safety

Precautions

CAUTION!

reduce

the

risk

electric

shock

and

fire,

not

remove

the

cover

back

plate

this

device.

There

are

user

serviceable

parts

inside.

Please

refer

all

servicing

licensed

service

technicians.

vis:

Risque

choc

electricque,

pas

ouvrir.

CAUTION!

The

international

symbol

ofa

lightning

bolt

inside

triangle

intended

alert

the

user

uninsulated

"dangerous

voltage"

within

the

device's

enclosure.

The

international

symbol

exclamation

point

inside

triangle

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

important

operating,

maintenance

and

servicing

information

the

manual

accompanying

the

device.

CAUTION!

prevent

electrical

shock,

match

wide

blade

plug

wide

slot,

fully

insert.

Attention:

Pour

eviter

les

chocs

electriques,

introduire

lame

plus

large

fiche

dans

borne

correspondante

prise

pousser

jusqu'au

fond.

CAUTION!

reduce

the

risk

electrical

shock,

not

expose

this

equipment

rain

moisture.

Read

Instructions-All

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

read

before

operating

the

device.

Retain

Instructions-The

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

retained

for

future

reference.

Heed

Warnings-All

warnings

the

device

and

the

operating

instructions

should

adhered

to.

Instructions-All

operating

and

safety

instructions

should

followed.

Water

&Moisture-The

device

should

never

used

in,

near

water

for

risk

fatal

shock.

Carts

&Stands-The

device

should

only

used

carts

stands

recommended

the

manufacturer.

Wall

Ceiling

Mounting-The

device

should

mounted

wall

ceiling

only

recommended

the

manufacturer.

Ventilation-The

device

should

always

located

such

way

that

maintains

proper

ventilation.

should

never

placed

built-in

installation

anywhere

that

may

impede

the

flow

air

through

its

heat

sink.

Heat-Never

locate

the

device

near

heat

sources

such

radiators,

floor

registers,

stoves

other

heat-generating

devices.

10.

Power

Supply-The

device

should

only

connected

power

supply

the

type

described

the

operating

instructions

marked

the

device.

11.

Power

Cord

Protection-Power

cables

should

routed

they

are

not

likely

stepped

crushed

items

placed

them

against

them.

Special

attention

should

paid

areas

where

the

plug

enters

socket

fused

strip

and

where

the

cord

exits

the

device.

12.

Cleaning-The

device

should

cleaned

accordance

with

manufacturer's

instructions.

13.

Periods

Non-Use-The

device

should

unplugged

when

not

being

used

for

extended

periods.

14.

Dangerous

Entry-Care

should

taken

that

foreign

objects

liquids

fall

are

spilled

inside

the

device.

15.

Damage

Requiring

Service-The

device

should

serviced

licensed

technicians

when:

•

The

plug

power

supply

cord

has

been

damaged.

•

Objects

have

fallen

liquid

has

spilled

inside

the

device.

•

The

device

has

been

expos~

moisture.

•

The

device

does

not

appear

operating

properly

exhibits

marked

change

performance.

•

The

device

has

been

dropped

the

cabinet

becomes

damaged.

16.

Service-The

device

should

always

serviced

licensed

technicians.

Only

replacement

parts

specified

the

manufacturer

should

used.

The

use

unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

fire,

shock,

other

hazards.

Safety Precautions Specific

Mythos

STS

The

cautionary

marking

label

located

the

bottom

the

speaker,

visible

through

opening

the

granite

base.

Power

Supply

The

fuse

and

power disconnect

device

are

located

the

bottom of

the

speaker,

accessible through a

hole

the

granite

base.

The

disconnect

device

the

power

cord,

detachable

either

the

speaker

the

wall.

The

power

cord

must

disconnected

from

the

speaker before

servicing.

Unpacking Your Mythos

STS

Please

Inspect

For

Shipping Damage

Each

loudspeaker

leaves

our plant

perfect

condition.

Any

visible

concealed

damage

most

likely occurred

handling after

left our plant

and

should

reported

once

your

Definitive

dealer or

the

delivery

company

that

delivered

your

loudspeaker.

Please

unpack

your

system

carefully.

Save·

all

cartons

and

packing materials

case

you

move

need

ship

your

system.

Record

the

serial

number

found

the

back of

the

Mythos

STS

the

appropriate place

your

warranty

card,

answer

all

questions

and

send

in.

VERY

IMPORTANT:

Accessories

Various

parts

and

accessories that

you

will

need

assemble

your

Mythos

STS

are

the

carton

but

are

easy

overlook.

Open

both

ends

the

shipping

carton.

Carefully

examine

the

contents of

the

shipping

carton

and

packing material

find

the

plastic

bags

with

accessories.

Base

Installation Instructions

Tools

required:

4mm

(or

Allen

wrench

(also

called

Hex

Key

driver) included

carton

Parts

required:

Polished Granite

Base,

Cable

Clip

for

Cord,

four

Allen

head

bolts, eights plastic

washers.

All

required parts

are

included

the

product carton.

Instructions:

Carefully

lay

the

Mythos

STS

its

side.

Lift

the

base

the

speaker

about

six

inches

and

support

with

soft

padded

object,

such

pillow.

NOT

support

the

speaker

with

hard

object,

you

might

dent

or scratch

the

aluminum

finish.

Place

one

plastic

washer

each

bolt.

Insert

the

bolts

into

the

granite

base

from

the

bottom

(the

same

side

that

the

levelling

feet

are

attached).

Place another plastic washer

each

bolt

the

washer

against

the

granite.

Finger tighten

all

four bolts into

the

threaded holes

the

bottom of

the

Mythos.

this

has

been

done

correctly,

washers

will

between

the

metal

surface of

the

Mythos

STS,

the

granite,

and

the

heads

the

bolts.

GENTLY

tighten each bolt

with

the

Allen

wrench.

NOT

overtighten

you

may

crack

the

granite.

Attach

the

cord through

the

hole

the

bottom of

the

granite

base.

Note

the

label showing

the

height

adjustment

ring

and

locking collar

the

levelling

feet.

Carefully return

the

speaker

the

upright position

and

adjust

the

feet

level

the

speaker.

Installing Cable Clip

for

Cord

The

cable

clip supplied

the

accessories

bag

holds

the

power

cable

place

prevent accidental disconnection of

the

cable

from

the

inlet

socket.

use,

peel

backing

and

apply

bottom of granite

base

half-way between center

opening

and

back of

the

base,

slightly off

one

side

the

rear

foot,

shown

the

diagram.

After plugging supplied power cable

into

the

inlet socket,

may

then

pressed

into

the

opening

the

cable clip

secure

place.

SUGGESTED

CLIP

LOCATION

SELF-ADHESIVE

POWER

CABLE

RESTRAINING

CLIP

FOR

MYTH

STS

Installing Leveling

Feet

and

Spikes

have

provided leveling

feet

and

metal

spikes

with

your

Mythos

STSs;

they

are

the

same

bag

this

manual.

The

plastic

tips

are

for

hard

floor

surfaces

such

tile

and

wood

while

the

metal

spikes

are

for

use

carpeted

floors.

careful

when

using

spikes

they

may

cause

damage

wooden

other

floors

which

are

susceptible

being

scratched. Definitive

Technology

not

responsible

for

floor

damage

which

may

result

from

the

use

spikes.

Screw

the

leveling

feet

into

the

five

threaded

inserts

the

bottom of

the

base.

you

plan

using

spikes, it

would

best

experiment

with

speaker

positioning

first,

then

add

the

spikes

once

you

are

sure

you've detennined

the

speakers' permanent position.

install

the

carpet spikes,

unscrew

the

non-

marking

tips

from

the

centers of

the

five

leveling

feet

and

screw

the

spikes

their

places.

Then,

with

the

help ofanother

person,

lift

the

speaker upright

and

lower

the

desired location; push

down

the

top

the

speaker

force

the

spikes

through

the

carpet

and

make

contact

with

the

floor

beneath.

Once

you

have

positioned

the

speakers,

wiggle

them

see

they

are

stable

and

level.

Adjust

the

height of

the

leveling feet/spikes accordingly for best

stability.

Positioning

the

Mythos Speakers in Your Room

Your

new

Mythos

speakers

are

very

flexible

terms

ofpositioning

and

placement

options

and

they

will

produce excellent

sound

almost

any

location.

Following a

few

simple guidelines

will,

however,

optimize their performance

for

the

critical

listener.

Although

the

following

recommendations

will

usually

yield

the

best

results,

all

rooms

and

listening sets-ups

are

different,

not

afraid

experiment

with

the

speaker

placement.

Whatever

sounds

best

you

correct.

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Positioning

Mythos

STS

Left/Right

Main

Speakers

For

best

results create

equilateral

triangle

between

the

speakers

and

the

listening position

shown

the

illustration.

Angle

the

speakers toward

the

center of

the

listening position

for

brighter,

clearer

sound

with

asharper

focus

and

solid central

image

(recommended).

Pointing

the

speakers

straight

forward,

parallel with

each

other,

will

result

awarmer

less

sharply

focused

sound.

The

Mythos

STSs

are

magnetically shielded

for

safe

placement near

video

monitors.

you

notice

video

distortion

discoloration, immediately

move

the

speakers

farther

away

from

the

video

display.

get

the

best possible

imaging

and

most

even

tonal

response

avoid

placing

the

speakers

less

than 3

feet

Meter)

from

back

and

side

walls.

Positioning

Mythos

STS

Rear/Side Surrounds

When

used

rear

side

surround

speakers,

Mythos

STSs

may

located

the

side

behind

the

listeners.

When

used

the

sides,

take

care

never

locate

the

speakers

forward

the

listeners

(figure

A).

When

the

side/rear

speakers

are

the

listening position,

not

aim

the

speakers

the

listeners. Ifpositioned

several

feet

behind

the

listener,

experiment

with

speaker

aiming

(figure

B).

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Connecting Your Loudspeakers

Connecting Mythos

STS

to a

Two-Channel

System

Your

Mythos

STSs

have

set

speaker

level

(high

level)

5-way

binding

posts

plus

LFE

input.

you

are

using

your

Mythos

STS

two

channel

system

you

only

need

connect

the

high-level

binding

posts.

start,

strip

liz

inch

(l2.7mm)

insulation

from

each

the

two

conductors

the

speaker

wire

expose

the

bare

metal

and

twist

each

the

individual

conductors

into

single

unfrayed

strands.

Note

that

one

the

terminals

the

rear

each

speaker

marked

with

red

band

(+)

and

the

other

marked

with

black

band

(-).

Make

certain

that

you

connect

the

wire

from

the

red

(+)

terminal

your

amplifier

receiver

the

red

(+)

terminal

your

speaker

and

the

wire

from

the

black

(-)

terminal

your

amplifier

receiver

the

black

(-)

terminal

your

speaker.

Most

speaker

wire

has

some

indicator

(such

color-coding,

ribbing

writing)

one

the

two

conductors

help

you

maintain

consistency.

essential

connect

both

speakers

the

amplifier

the

same

way

(in

phase).

you

experience a

lack

bass,

likely

that

one

speaker

out

phase

with

the

other

and

needs

rewired

paying

closer

attention

connect

positive

positive;

negative

both

channels.

connect

wire

the

binding

post

[see

figure

above],

unscrew

the

hex

nut

and

insert

the

bare

wire

into

the

hole

near

the

base

the

binding

post.

not

insert

the

insulated

part of

the

wire

into

the

hole

this

will

not

give

you

good

connection.

Twist

the

hex

nut

back

down

the

binding

post

until

firmly

meets

the

wire.

not

over

tighten.

Connecting Mythos

STS

aMulti-Channel

Home Theater System

Your

Mythos

STSs

have

set

speaker

level

(high

level)

5-way

binding

post

speaker

inputs

feed

the

left

and

right

channel

signals

plus

LFE

input

separately

feed

the

discrete

"Low

Frequency

Effects"

channel

into

each

subwoofer.

Unlike

conventional

system,

where

the

subwoofer

driven

only

LFE

subwoofer

signal,

the

Mythos

STSs

are

much

sophisticated

and

can

play

the

left

and

right

channel

bass

signal

well

the

LFE

signal.

For

optimum

performance,

please

fully

read

and

closely

the

directions

this

manual.

start,

strip

1/2

inch

(12.7mm)

insulation

from

each

the

two

conductors

the

speaker

wire

expose

the

bare

metal

and

twist

each

the

individual

conductors

into

single

unfrayed

strands.

Connect

the

left

front

channel

red

(+)

terminal

your

receiver

amplifier

the

red

marked

(+)

terminal

your

left

loudspeaker

and

the

left

front

channel

black

marked

(

terminal of

your

receiver

amplifier

the

black

)

terminal

your

left

loudspeaker.

Connect

the

right

channel

main/front

channel

red

(+)

terminal

your

amplifier

receiver

the

red

(+)

terminal

your

right

loudspeaker

and

the

black

(-)

terminal

the

right

main/front

channel

your

receiver

amplifier

the

black

)

terminal

your

right

loudspeaker.

Most

speaker

wire

has

some

indicator

(such

color-coding,

ribbing

writing)

one

the

two

conductors

help

you

maintain

consistency.

essential

connect both

speakers

the

amplifier

the

same

way

(in

phase).

you

experience

lack

bass,

likely

that

one

speaker

out

phase

with

the

other

and

needs

rewired

paying

closer

attention

connect

positive

positive;

negative

both

channels.

Connecting

the

Low Frequency Effects

(LFE)

Channel

Connect a"Y" connector (available

from

your

dealer)

from

the

LFE

output

your

receiver

processor

feed

two

line

level

cables, connecting

one

the

LFE

input

your

left

Mythos

STS

and

the

other

the

LFE

input

your

right

speaker.

When

using

the

LFE

inputs, set

your

receiver's

processor's Speaker

Set

(bass

management)

Front =

Large,

Subwoofer =

Yes

(On).

LEFT

SPEAKER

LFE

OUTPUT LEFT

RIGHT

AMPLIFIER

RECEIVER

RIGHT

SPEAKER

Setting Low-Frequency Balance When Using

LFE

Input

the

receiver's or processor's speaker level

sure

set

the

subwoofer

volume

match that of

the

other

channels

the

system. Consult

your

receiver's

manual

for

specific

instructions

setting speaker levels.

Speaker Wire Only Multi-Channel System Hook-Up

you

not

want

complicate

your

system hook

connecting

the

Mythos

STS'

LFE

inputs, simply connect

the

speakers' high-level input binding

posts

described above

and

set

your

receiver's

processor's Speaker

Set

(bass

management)

Front =Large, Subwoofer =

(Off).

All

the

front

channel

well

the

LFE

bass

will

the

Mythos

STS.

VERY

IMPORTANT:

Setting

Bass

Management

and

Channel Balance

Dolby

Digital

and

DTS

multi-channel

systems

have

critical

channel

balance

and

bass

management procedures

which

must

followed

the

system

perform properly.

have

spoken

with

many

users

with

system

sound

problems

which

could

clearly

traced

back

improper

system

balance

and

bass

management

set-up.

Consult

your

receiver's or processor's

manual

learn

how

access

your

system

set

menus.

you

have

connected

the

LFE

output

your

receiver

processor

the

LFE

input

the

Mythos

STS,

using

the

Speaker

Set

(or

bass

management)

set

the

front

left

speakers

"Large" and

subwoofer

"Yes."

you

have

connected

the

speakers

using

only

speaker

wire,

set

the

front speakers

"Large" and

sub

woofer

"No."

you

have

Definitive

center

channel

with

abuilt-in

powered

sub

woofer

or other

full

range

center channel,

set

your

receiver's Speaker

Set

center

channel setting

"Large" (although

you

should

experiment

with

this

see

what

sounds

best

your

specific

system).

For

almost

every

other center

channel speaker

set

"Small."

you

are

using

large rear surround

speakers

with

very

extended

low

frequency

response

such

alarge

Definitive

floor-standing

system

one

with

abuilt-in

powered

subwoofer,

set

the

rear

channels

your decoder's

bass

management

system

"Large."

you

are

using

medium

small-sized

center

and

surround speakers,

set

them

"Small."

Use

the

Speaker

Level

your

receiver

or processor

set

each

channel

the

system

the

same

volume

level.

While

you

can

get

decent

results

doing

this

ear,

best

use

inexpensive

Sound

Pressure

(SPL)

meter

get

perfect channel

channel

balance.

Some

new

receivers

and

processors

have

Auto

Set

functions

that

use

asupplied

microphone

set

levels.

Using Multi-Channel SACD

DVD-Audio

with

your

Mythos

STS

Because of

the

nature oftheir

bass

management systems, amulti-channel

SACD

player

DVD-Audio player

(or

any

other

format

that requires

using

6-channel interconnects) requires

the

use

LFE

connection between your

receiver

processor

and

your Mythos

STS.

you

are

using

one

ofthese players,

please

use

the

connection method outlined

the

"Connecting

the

Low

Frequency

Effects

(LFE)

Channel" section.

Surround Channel Hook-Up

you

are

using

the

Mythos

STS

side/rear surround speakers, hook

the

left surround

red

(+) terminal ofyour receiver

amplifier

the

red (+) terminal

of your left surround speaker

and

the

left surround black

(-)

terminal ofyour

receiver

amplifier

the

black(-) terminal of

your

left surround

speaker.

Connect

the

right

surround

red

(+) terminal ofyour amplifier or receiver

the

red

(+) tenninal of

your

right

surround

loudspeaker

and

the

black

)tenninal of

the

right

surround

channel of

your

receiver

amplifier

the

black

(-)

tenninal

your

right

surround

loudspeaker.

Most

speaker

wire

has

some

indicator

(such

color-coding,

ribbing

writing)

one

the

two

conductors

help

you

maintain

consistency.

essential

connect

both

speakers

the

amplifier

the

same

way

(in

phase).

you

experience

lack

bass,

likely

that

one

speaker

out

phase

with

the

other

and

needs

rewired

paying

closer

attention

connect

positive

positive;

negative

both

channels.

Set

the

receiver's

processor's

Speaker

Set-Up

Surround

Large.

Powering the Active Subwoofer

Your

Mythos

STSs

contain a

built-in,

active

powered

subwoofer

section

well

electronic

crossover

and

must

plugged

into

electrical

socket

the

appropriate

voltage

(as

indicated

the

back

your

unit)

using

the

electrical

cord

which

you

have

attached

the

bottom

the

speaker.

The

Mythos

STS

has

special

circuit

which

automatically

turns

the

powered

subwoofer

section

when

signal

fed

the

loudspeaker

and

does

not

require

on-off

switch.

Please

note

that

you

hear

pop

from

the

speaker

when

the

amp

powers

up,

this

nonnal.

The

LED

the

back

panel

will

light

when

signal

sensed

and

the

amplifier

turns

on.

After

the

cessation of a

signal,

may

take

hour

for

the

amplifier

actually

tum

off.

some

instances,

because

stray

radio

signals

(RF)

your

area,

the

LEDs

may

not

tum

off.

However,

this

nothing

concerned

about

the

amplifiers

draw

almost

power

when

they

are

idling.

Setting

Your

Speakers'

Low-Frequency

Level

Control

Your

Mythos

STSs

have

bass

level

controls

which

allow

you

tune

the

output

level

the

powered

subwoofers

match

your

room

and

personal

listening

preferences.

Please

note

that

there

are

controls

vary

the

crossover

points

phase

because

these

have

been

factory

calibrated

and

set

provide

perfect

blending

major

perfonnance

benefit

this

innovative

product).

suggest

beginning

with

the

level

control

set

approximately

1o'clock.

Nonnally

the

level

control

the

left

speaker

will

set

the

same

the

level

control

the

right

speaker.

However,

these

controls

can

also

set

differently

the

two

speakers

order

allow

you

vary

the

response

left

and

right

speakers

compensate

asymmetrical

positioning

the

speakers

your

room

(i.e.,

when

one

closer

side

wall

comer,

etc.).

This

useful

feature

which

allows

you

much

greater

flexibility

loudspeaker

placement,

well

the

ability

compensate

for

what

could

otherwise

difficult

placement

situations.

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